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Companies hiring Chefs and Head Cooks in California: 267 certified H-1B and PERM cases, FY2023 to FY2026

185 employers had 267 certified H-1B and PERM cases for Chefs and Head Cooks (occupation code 35-1011) with a worksite in California, decided through June 29, 2026; the median offered wage is $70,000 a year.

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Employers hiring Chefs and Head Cooks in California

EmployerWorksite citiesCasesJob titlesMedian offeredMedian prevailingLatest decisionSource
Boathouse Sushi IncRohnert Park11Chef$60,320Not listedFebruary 20, 2025dol.gov
Kojin SF, LLCSan Francisco6Sous Chef; Chef de Cuisine$75,000$71,188July 1, 2025dol.gov
Benu LLCSan Francisco5Chef de Cuisine; Chef de Partie; Sous Chef$110,000$87,818June 22, 2026dol.gov
Pearl Bay Restaurant, Inc.Fremont5Chef, Chinese Specialty; Chef, Chinese Specialty (pastry)$70,907Not listedMay 13, 2026dol.gov
Fogo de Chao Holdings Inc.El Segundo, Pasadena5Churrasqueiro II$61,526Not listedMarch 19, 2025dol.gov
Shanghai Garden of Sacramento 888Sacramento4Chef, Chinese Specialty$64,834Not listedJanuary 21, 2026dol.gov
Perfect 85 Degrees C IncBrea4Production Chef$83,200Not listedMarch 2, 2026dol.gov
Fusion Delight Inc.San Leandro4Chef, Chinese Specialty; Chef, Chinese Specialty (pastry)$70,907Not listedJune 11, 2026dol.gov
The Progress Provisions LLCSan Francisco3Chef de Cuisine; Sous Chef; Line Cook (Chef De Partie)$76,000$71,469February 5, 2026dol.gov
Yokai SF LLCSan Francisco3Line Chef; Sous Chef; Chef de Cuisine$51,000$50,939May 29, 2026dol.gov
First Virtual Group, Inc.Woodside3Executive Chef$81,349$81,349June 4, 2026dol.gov
Chef's Wok Group, Inc.Alameda3Chef, Chinese Specialty$70,907Not listedMay 19, 2026dol.gov
Pearl Bay Tea House, Inc.San Leandro3Chef, Chinese pecialty$70,907Not listedMay 19, 2026dol.gov
Prapatsorn Group IncStudio City3Chef, Specialty Thai Food$64,938Not listedJune 26, 2026dol.gov
Y & L RestaurantTurlock3Cook, Specialty Chinese Food$55,141Not listedJune 25, 2026dol.gov
Pinto Thai BistroSan Diego3Chef, Specialty Thai Food$65,499Not listedMay 24, 2025dol.gov
China Village Restaurant Inc.Santa Rosa3Cook, Specialty Chinese Food$69,451Not listedAugust 7, 2025dol.gov
Pascaline Fine Catering LLCSebastopol, Santa Rosa3Chef de Cuisine$80,000$67,932December 13, 2024dol.gov
Bagalamukhi Everest Inc.Mountain View3Chef; Executive Chef; Head Chef$78,500$67,402November 15, 2024dol.gov
Milieu LLCSan Francisco3Chef De Partie; Sous Chef$75,000$64,210October 18, 2023dol.gov
Charter Oak Restaurant, LLCSt Helena, Saint Helena2Sous Chef; AM Sous Chef$70,000$62,420December 10, 2025dol.gov
Variety Lights, Inc.San Francisco2Line Chef$52,582$50,492May 29, 2026dol.gov
Alexanders SteakhouseSan Francisco2Master Cook; Chef de Partie$51,022$50,492June 5, 2026dol.gov
Leisure Cafe, Inc.San Leandro2Chef, Chinese Specialty$71,469Not listedMarch 19, 2026dol.gov
Andy PhamManteca2Cook$38,043Not listedMarch 18, 2026dol.gov
Bismillah Restaurants IncSacramento2Curry Chef$44,845Not listedMay 10, 2026dol.gov
Brynn & Brent Co Inc.Fairfield2Chef$63,523Not listedJune 1, 2026dol.gov
Amber India Foods IncLos Altos2Executive Chef$93,038$93,038September 18, 2025dol.gov
Malibu Farm Lido Inc.Newport Beach2Sous Chef$47,278Not listedApril 16, 2025dol.gov
Jaewood Healthcare, LLCGlendora2Chief Cook$65,239Not listedSeptember 11, 2025dol.gov
Parmel Inc.San Juan Capistrano2Persian and Mediterranean Chef$71,249Not listedJune 17, 2025dol.gov
Lues Bakery, Inc.Fullerton2Pastry Chef$59,259Not listedJuly 9, 2025dol.gov
New India Cafe IncCosta Mesa2Indian-Nepalese Chef$47,278Not listedJuly 10, 2025dol.gov
Battipaglia, Inc.Westlake Village2Sous Chef; Head Chef$65,374Not listedAugust 8, 2025dol.gov
Gangnam TofuEl Cerrito2Head Cook$71,469Not listedAugust 14, 2025dol.gov
Rangoon Ruby LLCPalo Alto2Chef$67,413Not listedSeptember 18, 2025dol.gov
USCA Business Services, Inc.Sacramento2Chef, Chinese Specialty$55,557Not listedFebruary 22, 2025dol.gov
Barzaga Inc.Milpitas2Specialty Cook - Ethnic Filipino Food$65,000Not listedNovember 15, 2024dol.gov
Rose Indian Cuisine Inc.San Francisco2Chef$74,672Not listedFebruary 14, 2025dol.gov
Amber India CorporationSan Francisco2Indian Cuisine Specialty Chef; Specialty Executive Chef$81,250$71,178June 25, 2025dol.gov
Everyday Inc.San Francisco2Sous Chef$73,250$67,558October 23, 2024dol.gov
Pakka Local LLCSan Ramon2Culinary Manager$78,354$60,133December 18, 2023dol.gov
Culinary Enterprises, IncCapitola1chef de la cuisine$77,085$77,085November 6, 2025dol.gov
Feed the FutureSan Francisco1Sustainability & Fundraising Chef$150,000$60,486December 4, 2025dol.gov
Endwell Hospitality LLCSanta Barbara1Sous Chef$85,000$64,667April 17, 2026dol.gov
One True Vine, LLCCalistoga1Sous Chef$115,000$82,306April 20, 2026dol.gov
Second Staff LLCForestville1Chef de Cuisine$70,000$56,368May 29, 2026dol.gov
Hamov LLCLos Angeles1Chef, Middle Eastern Specialty$71,219Not listedNovember 6, 2025dol.gov
Shamieh Bakery & DeliSan Dimas1Head Cook$71,219Not listedNovember 10, 2025dol.gov
Tom & Bella CorporationSouth San Francisco1Sushi Chef$82,805Not listedNovember 17, 2025dol.gov
Lim Brands Investments, Inc.Ontario1Chef$55,536Not listedNovember 19, 2025dol.gov
Mr Chow Enterprises, LTDBeverly Hills1Dim Sum Chef$85,000Not listedNovember 28, 2025dol.gov
El Agave, Inc.San Diego1Head Chef/Saucier$65,499Not listedDecember 1, 2025dol.gov
Okidoki International, Inc.Tustin1Executive Chef$71,219Not listedDecember 3, 2025dol.gov
Super Zap, LLCWestminster1Laotian Sausage Chef$71,219Not listedDecember 4, 2025dol.gov
Kenzo Sushi, Inc.San Jose1Kitchen Manager$67,413Not listedDecember 10, 2025dol.gov
Kangnam1957 IncSan Francisco1Head Cook$72,000Not listedJanuary 8, 2026dol.gov
Om Tara Restaurant Group, IncMillbrae1Chefs$96,000Not listedJanuary 16, 2026dol.gov
Bangkokbay LLCRedwood City1Thai Cuisine Chef$71,469Not listedJanuary 16, 2026dol.gov
North Village International, Inc.San Jose1Japanese Chef$67,413Not listedJanuary 17, 2026dol.gov
Las Cazuelas, LLCNipomo1Chef$63,835Not listedFebruary 4, 2026dol.gov
S & V Enterprises, Inc.Anaheim1Pastry Chef, Middle Eastern$71,219Not listedFebruary 5, 2026dol.gov
Sun Gathering International, LLCSan Francisco1Executive Chef (Japanese food)$70,907Not listedFebruary 8, 2026dol.gov
Aralka CorporationStudio City1Gelato Chef$83,200Not listedFebruary 11, 2026dol.gov
Acorn Trading Inc.Hayward1R&D Marketing Chef$82,805Not listedFebruary 12, 2026dol.gov
Laxmi IncSaratoga1Chef$78,499Not listedFebruary 14, 2026dol.gov
B&P Food Enterprises IncSan Jose1Nepali Specialty Chef$56,306Not listedFebruary 17, 2026dol.gov
DTF (USA) Restaurant, LLCSanta Clara1Master Chef$67,413Not listedFebruary 18, 2026dol.gov
Hong Kong BBQ KitchenSan Diego1Chinese Cuisine Restaurant Chef$70,500Not listedFebruary 25, 2026dol.gov
Four Season Restaurant Group, Inc.Garden Grove1Chef$71,219Not listedFebruary 26, 2026dol.gov
Hallab Pastry 1881 LLCAnaheim1Pastry Chef$71,219Not listedFebruary 28, 2026dol.gov
Jtt Enterprise LLCBuena Park1Chef,Specialty Thai Food$64,938Not listedMarch 12, 2026dol.gov
Pineapple Village Inc.Gilroy1Head Cook, Chinese-Style Food$67,413Not listedMarch 14, 2026dol.gov
Lucky Scoops CorporationLos Angeles1Cook, Japanese Food Specialty$71,219Not listedMarch 26, 2026dol.gov
KM Dining, Inc.Torrance1Chef$71,219Not listedMarch 30, 2026dol.gov
Tipsuwon Inc.San Francisco1Thai Specialty Cook$71,469Not listedApril 1, 2026dol.gov
Shree Ganapati IncChula Vista1Newar Cuisine Chef$65,499Not listedApril 8, 2026dol.gov
Tara's Kitchen Restaurant, Inc.Los Angeles1Chef Nepalese Cuisine$64,938Not listedApril 13, 2026dol.gov
Broadway MasalaRedwood City1Chief Chef$81,349Not listedApril 14, 2026dol.gov
Mono JbFountain Valley1Chef$71,219Not listedApril 29, 2026dol.gov
Tenkatori USA, Inc.El Segundo1Pastry Chef$53,040Not listedMay 2, 2026dol.gov
Fresh & Tasty Inc.Glendale1Head Chef (Catering)$64,938Not listedMay 8, 2026dol.gov
Aoyuzu USA IncLos Angeles1Sushi Chef$64,938Not listedMay 10, 2026dol.gov
Tomo Holding IncWestlake Village1Head Sushi Chef$64,938Not listedMay 12, 2026dol.gov
The Noble Chef LLCSan Diego1Chef, Cantonese Specialty$70,429Not listedMay 18, 2026dol.gov
Au Petit Bonheur IncLos Gatos1Head Cook$70,782Not listedMay 20, 2026dol.gov
Asia Delight Inc.San Leandro1Chef, Chinese Specialty$70,907Not listedMay 20, 2026dol.gov
SBC Brothers, Inc.Camarillo1Chef, Middle Eastern Cuisine$74,942Not listedMay 29, 2026dol.gov
Sai Jai Thai, LLCSan Francisco1Restaurant Cook$50,045Not listedMay 29, 2026dol.gov
Island Breeze Jamaican Cuisine LLCColton1Head Chef$78,000Not listedJune 1, 2026dol.gov
Ed & Win Inc.Sacramento1Cook, Specialty Chinese Food$67,704Not listedJune 4, 2026dol.gov
Thai Chili RestaurantCalimesa1Chef, Thai Food$65,437Not listedJune 8, 2026dol.gov
Mantee, Inc.Studio City1Head Lebanese/Armenian Chef$76,856Not listedJune 9, 2026dol.gov
D&R Vie En Famille, Inc.San Mateo1Head Chef$70,907Not listedJune 12, 2026dol.gov
LA Bastide, Inc.La Jolla1Executive Chef$85,000Not listedJune 14, 2026dol.gov
Pookie Thai IncWestlake Village1Chefs, Specialty Thai Food$64,938Not listedJune 23, 2026dol.gov
Kampanard Inc.San Jose1Chef$70,782Not listedJune 24, 2026dol.gov
Gentani Aper Sushi, LLCSanta Monica1Sushi Chef$41,122Not listedJune 26, 2026dol.gov
Asuka 2000 LLCLos Angeles1Sushi Chef$64,938Not listedJune 29, 2026dol.gov
Gurume Irvine, Inc.Irvine1Japanese Chef$53,040Not listedJune 29, 2026dol.gov
Restaurant Nisei, LLCSan Francisco1Commis Chef$50,960$50,939September 26, 2025dol.gov
ST F&B Services Co.Healdsburg1Pastry Chef de Partie$70,000$57,554August 29, 2025dol.gov
Guerneville Ranch LLCGuerneville1Lead Pastry Chef$58,240$57,554July 28, 2025dol.gov
Tarzana Café Bakery, Inc.Tarzana1Pastry Chef, Middle Eastern$71,219Not listedApril 7, 2025dol.gov
Nena's Mexican Restaurant Inc.Stockton1Chef$48,880Not listedApril 8, 2025dol.gov
Tel Aviv Grill Valley Village, Inc.Valley Village1Sous Chef$73,500Not listedApril 8, 2025dol.gov
Uppercut Sushi, Inc.Long Beach1Kitchen Manager$59,259Not listedApril 9, 2025dol.gov
Bossa Nova Inc.Hawthorne1Head Baker/Chef$72,000Not listedApril 21, 2025dol.gov
Gerardo CordianoEscondido1Pinsa Chef$60,000Not listedApril 24, 2025dol.gov
Greta & Family LLCLa Jolla1Head Baker/ Pastry Chef (Italian Cuisine)$56,389Not listedApril 25, 2025dol.gov
Ambrosia Commercial, Inc.Aptos1Indian Specialty Chef$41,933Not listedMay 13, 2025dol.gov
Junior Cookies LLCWest Hollywood1Pastry Chef$74,000Not listedMay 22, 2025dol.gov
Kusina Ni Kuya, Inc.Northridge1Chef$71,219Not listedJune 5, 2025dol.gov
Robin Home Inc.Fremont1Chef$64,210Not listedJune 10, 2025dol.gov
Himalayan Group, Inc.San Dimas1Head Chef$71,219Not listedJune 10, 2025dol.gov
Ojiya CorporationTorrance1Chef, Japanese Food Specialty$61,526Not listedJune 11, 2025dol.gov
A & A Restaurant Group IncSan Francisco1Chefs$102,000Not listedJune 11, 2025dol.gov
JP House LLCSan Anselmo1Chef, Thai Cuisine$71,469Not listedJune 13, 2025dol.gov
Asw Brands IncBuena Park1Korean Cuisine Chef$71,219Not listedJuly 1, 2025dol.gov
Cnj Serv Partners, Inc.Los Angeles1Chef$71,219Not listedJuly 2, 2025dol.gov
White Rock Cafe Inc.La Jolla1Head Cook$40,019Not listedJuly 6, 2025dol.gov
A Pa Pe Inc.Redwood City1Chef$82,805Not listedJuly 9, 2025dol.gov
Noshi Sushi CorporationLos Angeles1Cook, Japanese Food Specialty$71,219Not listedJuly 10, 2025dol.gov
Kapa Group LLC.San Francisco1Kitchen Manager$64,210Not listedJuly 11, 2025dol.gov
Osteria Mamma LLCLos Angeles1Dessert Chef$71,500Not listedJuly 12, 2025dol.gov
Sugar Bear EnterprisesSan Diego1Sous Chef$44,554Not listedJuly 14, 2025dol.gov
CB85 IncSan Ramon1Chef$71,469Not listedJuly 14, 2025dol.gov
HIT World CorporationLos Angeles1Corporate Executive Chef$102,000Not listedJuly 23, 2025dol.gov
Defne Inc.Mountain View1Executive Chef$94,141Not listedJuly 30, 2025dol.gov
Scotts Valley Canton Restaurant, Inc.Scotts Valley1Cook, Specialty Chinese Food$63,274Not listedAugust 12, 2025dol.gov
Sensasian, Inc.Brea1Sushi Chef$71,219Not listedAugust 12, 2025dol.gov
SSAL, Inc.San Francisco1Sous Chef$60,133Not listedAugust 14, 2025dol.gov
Iwan, Inc.Lomita1Cook (Japanese food)$71,219Not listedAugust 14, 2025dol.gov
Alcc, LLCSanta Barbara1Executive Chef$71,802Not listedAugust 15, 2025dol.gov
Lacha Somtum RestaurantLos Angeles1Chef, Specialty Thai Food$71,219Not listedAugust 17, 2025dol.gov
Let S Sea IncSouth Gate1Chefs, Specialty Thai Food$71,219Not listedAugust 18, 2025dol.gov
Kho CorporationOakland1Chef$60,133Not listedAugust 22, 2025dol.gov
Aung Burma, LLCBenicia1Chef$65,832Not listedSeptember 2, 2025dol.gov
Brain Foods LLCLos Altos1Chef$78,499Not listedSeptember 6, 2025dol.gov
SV Thai Inc.Sacramento1Thai Sous Chef$64,834Not listedSeptember 8, 2025dol.gov
Shrestha Group IncBerkeley1Chef, Restaurant$71,469Not listedSeptember 11, 2025dol.gov
Bangkok West, LLCAptos1Thai Cook$63,274Not listedSeptember 17, 2025dol.gov
Nabillah & Nissreen IncSylmar1Chef$71,219Not listedSeptember 17, 2025dol.gov
Golden Chopsticks Chinese Restaurant LLCNational City1Chinese Cuisine Cook$66,000Not listedSeptember 18, 2025dol.gov
PP & AK, Inc.Hacienda Heights1Asian Cook$71,219Not listedSeptember 22, 2025dol.gov
Kinza Sushi Inc.Stevenson Ranch1Chef$47,278Not listedSeptember 23, 2025dol.gov
NRS Family CorpLos Angeles1Cook (Indian)$61,526Not listedOctober 17, 2024dol.gov
Western Kitchen Catering & BBQBakersfield1Chef$52,645Not listedOctober 21, 2024dol.gov
Shabushi Inc.Los Angeles1Chef$37,669Not listedOctober 22, 2024dol.gov
Jaya Guru Maharaj, LLCSanta Rosa1Chef$69,472Not listedNovember 1, 2024dol.gov
Mdb21 Inc.Campbell1Executive Chef$95,000Not listedNovember 1, 2024dol.gov
Magic Brothers Associate, Inc.Daly City1Dim Sum Head Chef$74,672Not listedNovember 5, 2024dol.gov
La Cabanita Restaurant, Inc.Glendale1Head Cook$49,608Not listedNovember 6, 2024dol.gov
Akira Back Beverly Center, LLCLos Angeles1Japanese Chef$61,526Not listedNovember 14, 2024dol.gov
OKW Inc.Gardena1Chef, Japanese Food Specialty$61,526Not listedNovember 15, 2024dol.gov
Royal Kebabs and Gyros Inc.Campbell1Mediterranean Cuisine Head Chef$79,581Not listedNovember 15, 2024dol.gov
Sari-Sari Oriental Market, Inc.Roseville1Chef$55,557Not listedDecember 2, 2024dol.gov
Breadmasters Ara-Z, Inc.Commerce1Head Baker$61,526Not listedDecember 10, 2024dol.gov
Impressions Restaurant and Banquet HallGlendale1Chef$61,526Not listedDecember 27, 2024dol.gov
Ruzbehjon Inc.Los Angeles1Cook, Speciality Greek$52,000Not listedJanuary 22, 2025dol.gov
SosuSan Ramon1Xiaolongbao Chef - Technical Director$74,672Not listedJanuary 24, 2025dol.gov
Tabelu LLC.San Francisco1Chef$64,210Not listedJanuary 29, 2025dol.gov
De Divine IncSoulsbyville1Chef$73,000Not listedFebruary 12, 2025dol.gov
Osakana Man LLCEl Segundo1Japanese Chief$61,526Not listedFebruary 19, 2025dol.gov
Behind The Scenes, INC.San Diego1Sous Chef I$64,584Not listedMarch 12, 2025dol.gov
Palisades Tahoe Ski Holdings, LLCOlympic Valley1Chef$70,000Not listedMarch 24, 2025dol.gov
Doppio Zero LLCConcord1Ice Cream & Gelato Maker$71,469Not listedMarch 24, 2025dol.gov
S V Success Inc.San Francisco1Chef Executive$82,805Not listedApril 1, 2025dol.gov
Pala Band of Mission IndiansPala1Managing Chef, Asian Cuisine$120,000$81,016May 14, 2025dol.gov
Umai Group LLCArcadia1Executive Chef$53,040$53,040April 21, 2025dol.gov
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts L.L.C.Montecito1Executive Pastry Chef$100,000$78,894December 18, 2024dol.gov
Sweet Jane's, LLCSan Francisco1Pastry Baker (Pastry Bakery Chef)$52,000$50,045November 19, 2024dol.gov
C-L Partners (San Ho Won, LLC)San Francisco1Sous Chef$70,000$60,486November 13, 2024dol.gov
Cetrella Inc.Los Altos1Executive Chef$99,999$78,499October 30, 2024dol.gov
The Greater Organization LLCSan Francisco1Executive Pastry Chef$53,726$53,726October 30, 2024dol.gov
3rd Street Collaborative LLCSan Francisco1Sous Chef$70,000$60,486October 9, 2024dol.gov
Rooster Creek, Inc.Arroyo Grande1Second Chef$41,600$41,330October 1, 2024dol.gov
Felix Trattoria LLCVenice1Junior Sous Chef$70,000$53,040September 13, 2024dol.gov
Food Imagineering USA LLCHealdsburg1Culinary artist$76,482$76,482August 23, 2024dol.gov
Amber India Commercial, Inc.Los Altos1Executive Chef$75,000$70,782July 12, 2024dol.gov
Yountville Food Emporium LLCYountville1Chef de Partie$55,000$49,504January 18, 2024dol.gov
Eko Kitchen LLCSan Francisco1Head Chef$49,920$48,797October 17, 2023dol.gov
Maata Kushmanda, Inc.Sunnyvale1Head Chef$57,000$56,306October 3, 2023dol.gov
Big Black Sheep LLCSan Francisco1Sous Chef$60,000$53,726April 6, 2023dol.gov
Saison Dining Group LLCSan Francisco1R & D Chef$65,000$43,264March 2, 2023dol.gov

Updated June 29, 2026. Read from US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Public domain (U.S. government work). A certified labor condition application (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3) or PERM labor certification is an employer filing the Department of Labor approved. It is not a count of people hired or visas issued. Wages are as the employer filed them, converted to a yearly figure at 2,080 hours; a wage whose unit is missing is left blank. The files show the first worksite of a case. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.